Brittney Griner, a professional basketball player, has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner. The filing was made in a Georgia court, stating that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." The couple married in 2018 and have been separated since July 24, 2026. Griner is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two-year-old son, Bash, and is requesting an equitable division of marital assets while retaining her separate property, including inherited and premarital assets.
The couple gained significant media attention in 2022 when Brittney Griner was detained in Russia for carrying vape pens with hash oil. She was convicted on drug-related charges and sentenced to nine years in prison. Cherelle Griner actively campaigned for her wife's release, stating in an interview that she would remain strong until Brittney returned. Griner was released in December 2022 as part of a prisoner exchange.
Prior to her marriage to Cherelle, Brittney Griner was briefly married to Glory Johnson in 2015, with whom she shares twin daughters. The previous marriage ended after 28 days, following legal issues stemming from a domestic incident.